by Editor | Nov 29, 2017 | 1st Fridays Abbot Kinney, Abbot Kinney First Fridays, Culver City, Food Trucks, Santa Monica Holiday Events, Venice Holiday Events
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Food Truck Lineup on Abbot Kinney
California – Venice
Street Kitchen LA
The Pudding Truck
Pickles & Peas
Mapuche Native Argentinian Food
Boba Tea & Me
Pink Taco Truck
Cravin’ Crab Cakes
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The Whole 9 Gallery, Culver City
Jewelry, Art & Gift Boutique!
The Whole 9 Gallery is a gallery and retails store in downtown Culver City and an online community dedicated to empowering creatives. The shop on 3830 Main Street features handcrafted gift items including ceramics and jewelry plus fine art.
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Food Truck List continued
Santa Clara – San Juan
Rice Balls of Fire
Blue Nova
Yalla
Marcel Waffle
Roni Macaroni
The Tapas & The Papas
Santa Clara – California
Belly Bombz
Vchos
Rolln Lobster
Ragin Cajun on Wheels
Crispy Cuban
Mess Hall Canteen
Phillyfornia
Okamoto Kitchen
Spyros Gyros
The Fix on Wheels
WholeSam
I Love Funnel Cakes!!!
Yummy Pie Babies
Brooks – San Juan
Ridges Churro
The Brig Parking Lot
Baby’s Badass BBQ
Border Grill
Kogi Truck
+ more
Holiday Events:
Montana Avenue Holiday Walk
Get a head start on your Christmas list at Montana Avenue Holiday Walk this Friday, December 1! Shops on Montana Ave are opening their doors with sales, goodies, and live music this Friday. While doing your holiday shopping snap a quick selfie with the king of the North Pole, Santa! Event starts at 5pm!
Montana Avenue from 6th to 17th St, Santa Monica
Venice Holiday Sign Lighting Ceremony
The annual lighting ceremony will be Saturday, December 2! As always, expect fun activities for everyone to enjoy and a special secret guest to light up the night. Snap pics with Santa on his sleigh and more! Festivities begin at 6pm!
At the VENICE Sign, Windward Avenue & Pacific Ave
Holiday Stroll and Snow Day on Abbot Kinney
Let it snow in Venice! Sunday, December 3 have fun sledding down slopes with real ice and greet Santa on your way down! Crafts, coloring booths, carolers, and store events will also be available to make the best out of your Sunday funday! Event begins 11am-4pm.
The Brig Parking Lot at Palms Ave down Abbot Kinney
Culver City Tree Lighting Ceremony
Light up your night on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm with Culver City! The annual tree lighting ceremony will have lots of treats for you and the family to enjoy! Get warm with a delicious cup of hot chocolate, fill your tummy with festive treats, and kick back with performances by Culver City High School’s very own AVPA Chamber singers!
Town Plaza in Downtown Culver City – between the Culver Hotel and the Arclight near the Lion’s Fountain.
More Deets On Culver City Tree Lighting
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by Editor | Jun 30, 2017 | Marina del Rey, Venice, Venice Holiday Events
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Happy Fourth of July! Everyone loves Fireworks & AKFF has the scoop on Fireworks Shows: Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades & Brentwood!
Marina del Rey Fireworks Show
Make sure to get there early to nab a good spot, bring a blanket and layers since it gets cold, for realz, at the beach after sundown.
More tips: avoid driving on Lincoln anywhere near the Marina as it will be jammed and there are streets that will be blocked off to traffic. Bike, skate or walk it during the day, have a picnic or check out some eats at local restaurants before the big show!
Fireworks at 9pm
Admission: Free
Pacific Palisades Fireworks Show, Live Music & Food Trucks
Palisades Charter High School, aka Pali High, puts on a show, starting with food trucks and bands in the upper parking lot at 4pm.
Live Music & Food Trucks 4pm (upper lot)
Gates Open at 5pm
Fireworks at 9pm
Admission: $10
Get Fireworks Tickets
Brentwood Country Club Fireworks
You don’t have to be a member to enjoy the fireworks. Just bring some chairs and a blanket to the surrounding streets and check them out. There are a few areas where the trees might block the view. If you live in Santa Monica it’s a good option, since they already had fireworks last weekend and don’t do them on the fourth, which is ridiculous. Enjoy!
590 S. Burlingame Ave., Los Angeles, 90049
Fireworks at 9pm
Admission: Free (on surrounding streets)
by Editor | Dec 28, 2016 | Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Abbot Kinney Food, Abbot Kinney Restaurants, Venice Entertainment, Venice Holiday Events
From Venice to Weho to Noho, Studio City and Costa Mesa, AKFF has you covered for New Year’s Eve Celebrations!
The Lincoln
The Lincoln is easily becoming the must go to venue in Venice, so why miss their New Year’s Eve celebration? Enjoy craft cocktails like The Mid-Autumn at 2:27 in Upstate New York! Plus, what is New Year’s without a champagne toast? The Lincoln will have complimentary champagne to toast to the new exciting year! The AKFF checked out The Lincoln and it was well alive on a week night! Specialty cocktails pack a punch! There will be a line so arrive early. Doors open at 7pm. Check it out and party all night with The Lincoln!
2536 Lincoln Bl, Venice, CA, 90291
The Darkroom
Hand thrown pizza, fried chicken sandwich, the cheesiest mac and cheese, and a delicious fried egg cheeseburger are foods you can look forward to when celebrating New Year’s Eve at The Darkroom! Open from 2pm-2am New Year’s Eve.
7302 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
The Powerhouse
Grab a beer or two at Hollywood’s oldest bar to celebrate the New Year. Enjoy the old school Hollywood ambience and champagne toast at midnight! Venue opens at 7pm New Year’s Eve.
1714 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Tiki No
Celebrate the New Year the Hawaiian way! Tiki No’s New Year’s Eve event will supply guest with Hawaiian leis and fun party favors to get their guest into the spirit of welcoming a new year. Champagne toast will hit off at midnight. Doors open 7pm New Year’s Eve!
4657 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood, CA, 91602
Firefly
Firefly will make you feel right at home with their cozy patio with fireplaces, library lounge and four course meal for $95 for 5:30 seating and $125 for 9pm seating per person. AKFF visited Firefly and recommends it for couples and small groups for NYE. The food is superb, from the seared bluefin tuna appetizer to the delectable steelhead salmon and filet mignon that melts in your mouth! Reservations still available, call 818-762-1833 to reserve a spot.
Check Out NYE Menu Here >
11720 Ventura Bl, Studio City, CA, 91604
Habana
Live music, rum tastings and cigar rolling are all happening before the New Year’s countdown. Guest will also be eating delicious entrees from Chef Miguel Quintero’s special New Year’s Eve menu!
Check Out Menu Here >
2930 Bristol St, Ste A110, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Mesa
Spend New Year’s Eve at the most stylish event of the night! Mesa will present a theme inspired by Met Gala’s theme of honoring Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garçons. All night long enjoy craft cocktails and bites from 9- 10:30pm, party favors, a champagne toast and more!
Purchase Tickets Here >
725 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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by Editor | Dec 29, 2015 | Santa Monica Holiday Events, Venice Events, Venice Holiday Events
Celebrating New Years Eve at a fun and festive spot is key! These are the AKFF NYE Party picks for the Santa Monica, Venice and West LA areas on Thursday, December 31, 2015!
41 Ocean: Ocean Sixteen
Guests can bring out their inner Rat Pack and ring in the New Year, Vegas Style.
This all inclusive ticket includes open premium bar, music by DJ Myster-E, live entertainment, party favors, countdown, champagne toast, photo booth, complementary appetizers from 8-10 p.m. & more. Starts at 8pm.
General admission tickets are $50 in advance & $75 Regular Price for Members, and $75 in advance & 120 Regular Price for Non-Members. Includes: Open Premium Bar, party favors, champagne toast.
Get NYE Party Tickets >
41 Ocean: 1541 Ocean Ave. Ste 150 Santa Monica, CA 90401
TacoTeca: Turn Back Time
Get ready to party with Open Format DJs with Top 40s, Throwbacks, and Light House! Featuring DJ Casey Beats, from Drai’s Las Vegas! Promo Code from AKFF!
Starts at 8pm until 2am.
General: Admission, Passed Hors D’oevre’s, Party Favors, and Champagne Toast. $15
Open Bar: Admission, Passed Hors D’oevre’s, OPEN BAR (Bottomless Well Cocktails, Select Beer and Wines), Party Favors, and Champagne Toast. $45
Premium Open Bar: Admission, PREMIUM OPEN BAR (Bottomless Call/Premium Cocktails, Beer, and Wine), Passed Hors D’oevre’s, Party Favors, and Champagne Toast. $60
VIP Private Booth with Bottle Service: Admission, PRIVATE BOOTH with 2 Premium Bottles of Liquor, Mixers, 2 Bottles Champagne, Premium Open Bar, Passed Hors D’oevre’s, Party Favors, and Champagne Toast. $100
PROMO CODE: FriendsofTT Get $5 OFF Each Ticket GET NYE Party Tickets >
TacoTeca: 2460 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403
Wokcano: Sweet ’16 Black & White Ball
Ring in the New Year at one of the Westside’s largest NYE Ball at Wokcano in Santa Monica.
Wokcano’s Black & White New Years Eve Ball will include music by DJ Frankie, dancing, cocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, photo booth, party favors and more.
General admission tickets are $40.00 in advance, $50.00 day of. VIP Tickets are $60 adv /$70 day of. Dinner/Bottle/Table packages are available by calling 310-458-3080.
Get NYE Party Tickets >
Wokcano: 1413 5th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
PS – We will have the scoop on First Fridays soon!
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